The 10 best portable Bluetooth speakers take your music to-go

Written on 01/31/2026
Check out our favorite Bluetooth speakers, with portable options like the JBL Go 4, Marshall Emberton III, and Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4.hand holding bose bluetooth speaker in front of cherry blossoms

Recent additions to this guide:

  • January 2026: We've removed the Sonos Move 2 from this guide because of the high price tag and problems with Sonos software; it's also one of the older speakers on this list.

  • January 2026: We've removed the IKEA VAPPEBY portable speaker. It's still a good speaker, but there are more well-rounded options for under $50.

  • November 2025: We've selected the Bose SoundLink Micro (2nd Generation) as our best travel speaker, replacing the IKEA Vappeby (our new honorable mention pick).

  • November 2025: We've added the JBL PartyBox Stage 320 as the best party speaker, replacing the older Ultimate Ears Hyperboom.

  • November 2025: We've added the Sony ULT Field 7 as the best boombox-style speaker.